Overview

The Counselling Psychology programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University follows a scientist-practitioner model that integrates academic study, research, and applied practice, with close supervision and collaboration between students, instructors, and clinical supervisors.

Key Facts

Students engage in structured training across knowledge, practice, and research components, including coursework, clinical placements, and thesis work. The programme supports the development of advanced competencies in psychotherapy, assessment, and research, preparing graduates to contribute to professional practice, provide supervision and training, and take on leadership roles within the counselling psychology field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conceptual Issues in Counselling Psychology
Advanced Skills in Assessment and Evaluation in Counselling Psychology
Clinical Supervision
Multicultural Psychotherapy
Specific Populations and Settings
Advanced Study in Psychotherapy Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Possess a Bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate conversion degree in Psychology from a recognized local or overseas university;
Possess a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology#, Clinical Psychology# or Counselling* from a recognized local or overseas university;
Have earned a GPA of 3.3 or above, or its equivalent, from the aforementioned programmes of study; and

EITHER

Be currently registered or be eligible to register with the Hong Kong Psychological Society (HKPS) as a Counselling or Clinical Psychologist;

OR

Have completed at least one year of supervised post qualification experience in counselling practice after obtaining the Master’s degree in Counselling.
# Applicants with a Master degree in Counselling Psychology and Clinical Psychology will be required to complete 60 credits before graduation.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

86000 HKD / year

≈ 86000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

86000 HKD / year

≈ 86000 HKD / year

Additional Details

HKD 258,000 to 322,500

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.